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Patent GB-2311912-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining organization parameters in a wireless communication system
Inventor: CHAWLA KAPIL
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A wireless communication system automatically adjusts its organisation parameters using a characterization of signal propagation in the system's coverage area. This characterization involves measuring path loss-related characteristics by the system's base stations and wireless terminals. The path loss-related characteristic may be the wireless terminals' received signal strengths (RSS), based on signals transmitted at known powers by a plurality of the system's base stations. It is possible for the wireless terminals to take measurements while operating in the coverage area, whether idle or during communication with the system, and for such terminals to be associated with the system's subscribers. A resulting characterization of signal propagation, based upon the measured path loss-related characteristic, can then be used to determine parameter settings such as base station transmission power settings, wireless terminal access parameters, neighbour lists, sets of base stations that can reuse channels and base station transmission power settings when base stations are added to or removed from the system.
Patent GB-2326478-A (GB)
Title: System for the in-house calibration of sound level meters
Inventor: PELIZA S
IPC: G01H3/00
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: The invention is a system in which calibration test signals, stored on a compact disc are played using a CD player, into an Interface Unit. The Interface Unit's output provides an electrical signal which is substituted for the measurement microphone on a sound level meter. Please refer to Figure 1. The Interface Unit amplifies the output signal from the CD player to an appropriate reference level and to ensure that the frequency response of the player is linear.
Patent GB-2327590-A (GB)
Title: Edible teething device
Inventor: REDZIA DEBRA
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 1997-07-24
Abstract: A teething device is formed of either an edible teething ring or of a ring 4 to which an edible portion 8 may be removably attached. The edible portion/ring may be a biscuit. In an alternative embodiment (figure 4, not shown), a rectangular teething biscuit is attached to a base, the base carrying a ring for the baby to hold.
Patent GB-2317460-A (GB)
Title: Attaching finishing block to lens using adjacent imaging screen
Inventor: MURRAY JEFFREY
IPC: B24B13/005
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A finishing block 102 is applied to a lens 24 using an imaging screen 40 for imaging an alignment pattern (44, Figs.2,4) representing characteristics of the lens and reference data (74,Fig.4) on the lens. The lens is positioned with the pattern and the data aligned. With the lens in this position, apparatus 80,90 automatically attaches the finishing block to the lens in registration with the reference data. Lens support 22, display screen 18 for displaying the alignment pattern and viewing port 13 are shown. The screen 40 may be flexible and translucent.
Patent GB-2335600-A (GB)
Title: Chemical sterilising apparatus.
Inventor: ALLSWORTH THOMAS DONALD
IPC: A61L2/22
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: The chemical sterilizing apparatus mixes sterilizing solution in a tank (4) using mains water and a reagent, the tank (4) being separated from the mains water inlet by an air break. A part of the sterilising solution is supplied to a sterilizing chamber (10) through a misting nozzle part (11A) to generate a mist of sterilizing solution within the sterilizing chamber (10) to sterilize all of the internal surfaces of the sterilizing chamber (10).
Patent GB-2325794-A (GB)
Title: Connector for coaxial cable with outer corrugated crushable conductor
Inventor: WLOS JAMES J
IPC: H01R24/44
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable (10) having an outer corrugated conductor (11), an inner conductor (12), and a dielectric spacer between the two conductors. The connector comprises a generally cylindrical outer connector (20) adapted to be mounted on the outer surface of an end portion of the outer conductor (11) and having a hollow extension (23) projecting in a generally axial direction beyond the end of the outer conductor. An electrically conductive contact ring (22) is disposed within the hollow interior of the extension of the outer connector (20), and the ring (22) is mounted for movement in a generally axial direction within and relative to the outer connector (20) for engaging the end of the outer conductor (11). A generally cylindrical body member (30) telescopes over the extension of the outer connector (20), and the body member (30) and the outer connector (20) have cooperating threaded surfaces for joining the two members. The body member (30) includes an internal boss (35) for engaging the contact ring and advancing the ring against the end of the outer conductor (11) to crush an end portion of the outer conductor (11) as the body member (30) is threaded onto the outer connector (20). A conventional inner connector (15) is mounted within the body member (30) for engaging the inner conductor (12) as the body member (30) is threaded onto the outer connector (20). Figures 10-19 (not shown) describe an elbow connector, but also having a contact ring (22).
Patent GB-2326159-A (GB)
Title: Reclosable dispenser
Inventor: TURBETT JAMES LYNN
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A reclosable dispenser includes a receptacle 2, preferably a unitarily molded plastic thermoform, for holding dry goods such as cotton swabs 4 and a reclosable lid 6 hingedly attached to the receptacle 2. The lid 6 has a cover 30 with a flap extension 32 at an end thereof oriented perpendicular to the cover 30. A slot in the flap extension 32 lockingly receives a rigid tab 28 formed along a flange 18 atop a front wall 8 of the receptacle 2. The tab and slot arrangement allows for easy opening but secure closure of the dispenser.
Patent GB-2339819-A (GB)
Title: A parking guide device
Inventor: BOSWELL ANTHONY
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: A guide device for guiding drivers and their vehicles into and out of vehicle parking spaces. The guide device comprises an operating arm, which is attached to a surface by two brackets, namely an outer bracket and an inner bracket. A cam plinth is situated between the two brackets. The guide device is arranged such that the arm can pivot relative to the brackets.
Patent GB-2325366-A (GB)
Title: Collision warning system
Inventor: DEAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A collision warning system (10) discriminates between objects which pose a threat of collision from those which do not by measuring the relative sightline rate of the object, this being a measure of the rate of change of angular position of the object if the sightline rate is above a threshold value, there is little risk of collision. To measure the sightline rate, a radar source (20) emits microwave frequency radiation which is received by two detectors (22 and 24) after reflection from a target. Signals from the detectors are processed by processing means (26). The processing means determines if the sightline rate of an object is below a certain threshold. If it is, and the relative velocities of the object and the system are such that a collision is likely, a warning buzzer (28) sounds.
Patent GB-2331886-A (GB)
Title: Representation of type of coded information in coded video data
Inventor: WEN JIANGTAO
IPC: H04N19/50
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A method for representing encoding or non-encoding of video information. In this method, an image is encoded by extending a code (COD) field which is used in H.263 and MPEG-4 to comprise at least two bits. Conveniently the two bit format indicates the cases where neither a motion vector (MV) nor a discrete cosine transform (DCT) value are encoded, where both the MV and the DCT value are encoded, and where only the MV is encoded. Therefore, in a channel with errors, the extended OCD field can be used in the error allowable mode. Also, video information can be encoded using fewer bits than in the prior art where the motion of an image is constant.
Patent GB-2336763-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable trimming apparatus.
Inventor: THORGRIMSSON NIGEL RAGNAR
IPC: A23N15/00
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a vegetable trimming apparatus (1) particularly suitable for trimming cauliflower, broccoli or calabrese. The apparatus (1) comprises a first one dimensionally curved blade (2) having a generally upwardly facing two dimensional curved cutting edge (4). This cutting edge (4) is fixedly mounted to a base portion (6) of the apparatus (1). A second one dimensionally curved or C-shaped blade (8) with a cutting edge (10) is mounted on spaced apart bushes (12) so as to be rotatable with respect to the first fixed blade (2). The second or moveable cutting blade (8) is connected to a lever (14) having a handle portion (16) for driving the second rotatable blade (8) from the position with the blades (2, 8) being angularly spaced apart for receiving a broccoli item to be trimmed to a second cutting position with the cutting edge (10) of the second blade (8) overlapping the generally upwardly facing cutting edge (4) of the first blade (2). Movement of the second cutting blade (8) between the first open position and the second cutting position defines a generally part spherical cutting envelope through the stalk of the broccoli thereby to cut and separate the stalk from the broccoli head leaving cut broccoli florets.
Patent GB-2345880-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner for fixing device
Inventor: BRODDIN DIRK
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1999-01-23
Abstract: The device comprises an endless fixing member (10, 110) urged into contact with an endless backing member (18, 118) to form a fixing nip (14, 114) therebetween through which a receiving material path (16, 116) extends. A pivotable cleaning member (19, 119) having a tacky surface (20, 120) in contact with the surface (13, 113) of the fixing member (10, 110) to remove debris therefrom. Toner particles are applied to the cleaning member (19), at nip (31) before the fixing nip (14) and to cleaning member (119) after the nip (114) when roller (118) is pivoted away from the nip (114) to allow toner to be transferred from member (110) opposite roller (130). A heating device (24, 124) heats the toner particles on the cleaning member surface (20, 120) to render the surface (20, 120) tacky prior to contact of the cleaning member surface (20, 120) with the fixing member surface (13, 113). Debris, especially paper dust, can thereby be reliably removed from the fixing member.
Patent GB-2340270-A (GB)
Title: Critical signal thread
Inventor: YEAGER WILLIAM J
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium containing computer programming instructions are disclosed for allowing threads in a multi-threaded process to continue operating when a single offending thread within the process causes a critical signal and crashes. A critical signal directed to a particular multi-threaded process resulting from the execution of an offending thread in the process is handled by a critical signal thread. The critical signal thread is invoked when the process receives a critical signal and prevents the entire process from shutting down because of one bad thread in the process. The critical signal thread terminates the resources and connections associated with the offending thread. It does this without effecting the performance of other non-offending threads in the process thereby preventing the termination of other connections in the process because of illegal or invalid operations of a single thread.
Patent GB-2338489-A (GB)
Title: Process for polymerising unsaturated polyalkylpiperidines
Inventor: WILEN CARL-ERIC MAGNUS
IPC: C07D211/74
Filed: 1999-06-14
Abstract: A process is described for polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated sterically hindered amines of the polyalkylpiperidine type (HALS) by means of metallocene catalyst, novel polymers resulting therefrom and novel unsaturated HALS. The novel monomeric or copolymeric compounds can be employed advantageously for stabilizing organic material against the damaging effect of light, oxygen and/or heat.
Patent GB-2351414-A (GB)
Title: Call set-up in a telecommunications network
Inventor: HOLLIS MARK
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: A method of setting-up a speech call connection in a telecommunications system where the Call Control protocol is independent of the transport mechanism. The method comprises negotiating a first speech codec between an originating signalling point of the system and a first terminating signalling point. A call connection is then established over the transport mechanism between the originating signalling point and said first terminating signalling point in dependence upon said first speech codec. Subsequently, a second, different speech codec is negotiated between said first terminating signalling point and a second, new terminating signalling point. This new codec is notified to the originating signalling point and a call connection established between the originating signalling point and said second terminating signalling point where said first originating signalling point acts as an intermediate signalling point and wherein the first mentioned call connection is modified if necessary to support said second speech codec.
Patent GB-2352153-A (GB)
Title: Pointer memory for improved selection accuracy
Inventor: TODD STEPHEN JAMES PAUL
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: An improved graphics system for a graphical user interface in which a plurality of screen objects are displayed is disclosed. Conventional systems comprises targeting means for determining a screen object targeted by the pointer; and selection means for reading a pointer selection and for selecting a screen object. The invention is characterised by the selection means comprising means for selecting a screen object which has been continuously targeted for a predetermined time (pi). Particularly useful if act of selection moves selection means (cursor) off object.
Patent GB-2341653-A (GB)
Title: Downhole swivel joint
Inventor: TULLOCH RORY MCCRAE
IPC: E21B4/18
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: A downhole swivel joint 300, for use in a wellbore, comprising first 302 and second 304 elongate connector portions, rotatably secured to each other, with each connector portion having a longitudinally extending bore 306 and 308, for providing fluid communication between the two connector portions. The first and second connector portions are each provided with means 310 and 312, for attaching additional equipment. The second connector portion may be provided with a shoulder 316, to engage a surface within the wellbore, to prevent further downward movement of the swivel joint. The connector portions may be secured together by a bearing arrangement 314, in the form of a set of axial thrust discs, immersed in a sealed oil bath.
Patent GB-2343157-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible steering column
Inventor: IGARASHI MASAHARU
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: A shock absorbing steering apparatus with means for preventing upward movement of the steering column during impact comprises a steering upper shaft (11) fitted with a steering wheel and provided with a collapse mechanism, a steering column (1) for rotatably supporting the steering upper shaft therein, a first column bracket (9 in figure 1) for fixing a front portion of the steering column to the vehicle body structure, and a second rear column bracket (7 in figure 1). A collapse mechanism is provided between the two brackets within the column so as to collapse when the steering wheel is impacted. The column bracket (7) located towards the rear of the steering column consists of a fixed bracket (51) attached to the body structure and a movable bracket (53) supporting the column. When an impact occurs the movable bracket moves off the fixed bracket (direction C) and the column may move in an upward direction until guide plate (63) comes into contact with the upper surface of the steering column thus preventing any further movement. Alternatively the guide plate may be attached to the body structure (see figure 7), and may be elastically compliant or manufactured from a low friction material.
Patent GB-2341212-A (GB)
Title: Electrically actuated brake with automatic play adjustment
Inventor: CUCINOTTA LUIGI
IPC: F16D66/00
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: An electrically operated drum brake (10) has a brake shoe (11, 12) displaceable into contact with an associated rotatable brake drum by an electrical actuator (14) in the form of a screwing jack to apply the brake. The shoe reacts against a support abutment (13a) carrying a load sensing means (40) which actions discontinuance of operation of the electrical actuator in a brake disengaging sense when the load applied to the support abutment by the shoe falls to a predetermined level.
Patent GB-2357646-A (GB)
Title: Equaliser circuits
Inventor: GEIS HENRIK
IPC: H03H11/04
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: Equaliser circuits are disclosed which realise the transfer functions: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=16 WI=49 LX=271 LY=843 TI=MF> <BR> <PC>in which R<SB>1</SB> and R<SB>2</SB> are resistance values, C is a capacitance value and k is the gain of an amplifier, and <EMI ID=2.2 HE=17 WI=50 LX=268 LY=1253 TI=MF> <BR> <PC>(figure 1) where a and b are gain constants, R is a resistance value and C is a capacitance value. The circuits may include at least one tunable transconductance element having its operating parameters determined by its supply voltage and for which an automatic tuning means can be used to vary the supply voltage.
Patent GB-2347890-A (GB)
Title: A valve flap assembly formed by moulding
Inventor: BARTON RICHARD J
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A flap-type pressure relief valve for venting of pressure out of, for example, an automobile passenger compartment has a flap assembly 14 manufactured by a molding operation and inserted into a valve housing 12 to block the flow of air therethrough. The valve flap assembly 14 includes a flap carrier frame 26 formed from a relatively rigid plastic in the first shot of a two-shot molding process, and at least one flap 30,32 formed from a relatively flexible plastic in the second shot. The molding operation joins the flap 30,32 to a first perimeter wall (e.g. 26<U>a</U>) of the frame 26 along an edge of the flap, and the flap is sufficiently flexible to bend about a line adjacent the edge. In a two flap version, a second flap 32 molded into connection with a second perimeter wall 26<U>b</U> of the frame 26. The resulting flap assembly 14 may be easily connected with the separately-molded valve housing 12 by securing the frame 26 to the housing such that the flaps are positioned over valve seat 22 within the housing 12. The flaps 30,32 are molded into connection with the frame 26 such that when the frame 26 is secured to the housing 12 to position the flaps 30,32 over the air passages, the flaps are bent away from their as-molded configurations, thereby generating elastic force urging the flaps toward their valve seats 22. The flaps 30,32 may have rigid plastic stiffeners 34. The stiffeners 34 are preferably formed simultaneously with the frame 26 in the first shot of the molding process.
Patent GB-191111906-A (GB)
IPC: H01M4/50
Abstract: 11,906. Chemische Fabrik Griesheim- Elektron. Oct. 10, 1910, [Convention date]. Electrodes.-In a LeclanchÚ cell, an acid manganite comprising hydrated manganese dioxide partly saturated by a base, is used as depolarizer ; this combines with any base set free and thereby prevents precipitation, but does not liberate harmful acid from the electrolyte during rest. Preferably an acid manganite is used such as that of ammonium or zinc corresponding to a constituent of the cell, especially if the cell is to be regenerated. Such acid manganites have the general formula R<11>O.MnO2, xH2O.MnO2, or R<11>MnO3, xH2MnO3 where R<11> is a metal; they may be obtained by acting upon a strongly basic manganite like Weldon mud with a dilute. acid, or by exposing the hydrated dioxide to neutral or alkaline solutions; with alkaline solutions such as ammonia or ammoniacal zinc chloride, excess of hydrate dioxide should not be added.
Patent GB-191214036-A (GB)
IPC: H02P1/06
Abstract: 14,036. Donovan, G. O. June 17. Contacts.-The contact-blade e, Fig. 5, of a motor-starter is fluted at the ends, which are made wide enough to engage two contact studs. Handles.-The handle f, Fig. 3, is shaped to cover the contact-blade e and the fixed contact studs c, and turns upon a fixed spindle d, upon which it is secured by a cone g.
Patent HU-T67379-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing preserved medicaments containing human proteins for the purposes of infusion or injection
Inventor: GRUBER WERNER
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: Prepn. of a pharmaceutical (I), contg. human protein for use as an injection or infusion soln. comprises adding at least one preservative in a concn. of up to 2% during the prepn. of (I) and opt. removing this before the prepn. of a storage stable (I) formulation. Pref. preservative has a low allergy rate and need not be removed and also has low reactivity towards the human prepn. The preservative is esp. chlorobutanol, benzylalcohol and/or benzalkonium chloride, if it is to remain in (I), or benzylalcohol, p-chloro-m-cresol or esp. pref. chloreton or pyrocarbonic acid dialkyl ester if it is to be removed, in which case the contact time between preservative and human protein is brief. The human protein is a polypeptide with erythropoietin-like action. The preservative is used in a concn. of 0.1-0.31 and the pH is 4.5-7.4. The buffer capacity of the (I) formulaton is up to 2mVal/l and the titration acidity is upto 5mVal/l. The buffer substance is tolerated by the body, eg., glycocol, sodium citrate, prim. potassium phosphate, sec. sodium phosphate, carbonate, salts of aminoacids, sodium and potassium salts of malic acid etc.
Patent HU-T70768-A (HU)
Title: N-containing cyclic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and process for producing them
Inventor: AUSTEL VOLKHARD
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 1994-02-21
Abstract: Azobicyclic compounds which are substituted by a cyclic urea radical, or their derivatives, such as e.g. the compound <IMAGE> have cell aggregation-inhibiting actions and can be employed for the preparation of e.g. anti-inflammatory or anti-tumour and anti-thrombotic medicaments.
Patent HU-T72519-A (HU)
Title: Crusher
Inventor: CORDONNIER ALAIN
IPC: B02C2/00
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR94/00309 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 26, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 26, 1995 PCT Filed Mar. 22, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/21380 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 29, 1994A grinding mill comprises a support structure, a frame movable with respect to the support structure, a bottomless bowl supported on the frame, vibrators for imparting circular and approximately horizontal vibrations to the bowl, and a cone fitted inside the bowl and mounted on the support structure for free rotation around an axis of the cone. The speed of rotation of the cone around the axis is measured, the bowl and the cone defining a gap therebetween for receiving a layer of a material to be ground upon rotation of the cone, and for the ground material to be discharged in a discharge plane. A minimum thickness of the layer of ground material in the discharge plane is determined on the basis of a measured value of the cone rotation, and the frequency and/or amplitude of the bowl vibrations is adjusted so as to maintain the minimum thickness of the layer at a set value.